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Keynes vs. Hayek: Epistemic clash shaping contemporary int'l political economy
Economics play a very important role in our daily lives. It is not just about markets, numbers, graphs, and…
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Killing of one human is tantamount to killing the humanity
"Whoever kills a person-unless for murder or spreading corruption in the land-it is as if he had slain mankind…
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Not a country for women
Ghazi Salahuddin Last week, I wrote about the 'tyranny of medieval practices' in Pakistan, with specific reference to…
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Education or rat race
They say education is the great equalizer. But walk into any classroom today - be it in Srinagar, Delhi, or Bangalore…
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Decadence in reading habits
"Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world." - Jeanette Winterson The…
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Aligning with Trump.2's transactional world order: Pakistan's strategic reset
Trump.2.0 presidency in a rather short span of six months has defied the age old diplomatic doctrines, altered the long…
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Building a stable society: Pathways to peace and prosperity
Despite technological progress and material abundance, many people today feel anxiety, anxious, and unhappy. Society is…
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Vulnerable & unprotected: How climate extremes are devastating Pakistan's farmers
Each year, in Toba Tek Singh, farmer Izharul-Haq prepares his fields with care, investing time, money, and effort into…
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Never again is now
We watch with hollow eyes as children fade beneath the sun. And still we swipe past. We change the channel. We talk…
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The unfair economic scenario
In the thick of a sweltering July, Pakistan stands at a crossroads-an old story retold with grimmer lines. The Federal…
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Muslim U.S. Lawmakers vow to raise Gaza human rights abuses in Congress
OAKLAND: A group of four Muslim members of the U.S. Congress - Andre Carson, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Talib, and Latifah…
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The paradox of privatizing public goods in Pakistan
In recent years, Pakistan has been steadily adopting neoliberal economic policies that promote privatization and reduce…
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Happy birthday to the defender of democracy Asif Ali Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari is celebrating his 70th birthday today. The best way to congratulate and pay tribute to him…
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Understanding Hasbara: The disinformation arm of Israel
In a modern warfare, tanks, bullets, and missiles are no longer the sole arbiters of strength. Instead, perception…
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The Pakistan Army: A legacy of courage, sacrifice, and service
Behind every uniformed soldier of the Pakistan Army is a story of sacrifice, honor, and service to a nation that was…
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Cloudburst catastrophes and climate crisis: A wake-up call for Pakistan
In recent days, Pakistan has witnessed a disturbing surge in natural calamities triggered by cloudbursts and unusually…
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I may disagree with Imaan Mazari, but this time, she deserves respect
Blasphemy. A single word that carries the weight of fear, fury, and sometimes, fatal consequences in Pakistan. It's a…
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Poland-Germany border dispute: A test for EU migration governance
On July 7, Poland imposed border controls with Lithuania and Germany. This move is authorized under the Schengen…